Due to hurricane damage, the Havelock location is closed until further notice. Havelock therapists Hannah Zhang, Sarah Hall and Judy Hickes are available to see patients at the New Bern location. Please call the New Bern location at (252) 636-9800 to discuss your care.

lower back and upper buttock

What can cause lower back and upper buttock pain?

November 6th, 2023

Pain anywhere in your body can affect your quality of life, but pain in your lower back and upper buttocks can make it difficult to stand, walk or even sit. While it’s easy to just hope that it fades quickly on its own, that’s not always the case. If you’re experiencing lower back and upper

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Lumbar Spine Extension

3 PT techniques that can vastly improve your lumbar spine extension

June 2nd, 2022

The lumbar spine consists of five vertebrae. When the lumbar spine is in an extended position, the vertebrae bend so that the spine curves inward. For someone with poor back extension, it may be difficult to get a full range of motion and could place added pressure on the spine. Back extension exercises are frequently

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Back Pain From Standing

3 PT techniques that can help if you have back pain from standing

February 14th, 2022

Standing for too long can cause pain in your lower back, legs and feet. When you stand all day at work or are constantly chasing a small child about, you may find yourself suffering from back pain caused by standing.  You can get lower back pain help from a physical therapist. Your specific kind of

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